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    pack insight

    You can't appreciate a good pack until you've packed out a couple animals with a freighter frame. Get a used Cabelas or Kelty external frame and spend the extra money on more hunts. I think it's funny when guys suggest the latest and greatest toting that brand x is the best but haven't tried...
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    PEAX SOLITUDE 4 TIPI GIVEAWAY

    I just like trying new shelters out.
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    Bivy and Tarp?

    I do pull the pad out so I can fold it up but I leave everything I sleep in, quilt, pillow, stocking cap in the bivy. That way I know exactly where it is come bed time.
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    Bivy and Tarp?

    An ultra light bivy is hard to beat even in a traditional tent. Keeps everything together and super fast to pick everything up and jam it in your pack. If it's going to be a nice night I don't even set up my tarp, just throw the bivy out and cowboy camp. I always carry some kind of shelter but...
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    Seek Outside 2023 new packs (Golden and Wilson)

    Wait, @Rockchuck isn't with Seek any longer? When did that happen? I got to work with Nathan a little and I can tell you that guy knows what he's talking about when it comes to packs and shelters. I hope he's doing well.
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    Davis Go Tent Review, By Jordan Budd

    where did you see the internal frame option?
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    Was gifted a used MR Longbow, keep or sell it?

    I think the Longbow will fit on the PU frame (the Pintler does). I regret selling mine off years ago. I'd keep it.
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    Is the SO DST Tarp outdated?

    I would caution on BPWD. John has been hit or miss the past couple years. Some report great service while others can't get a response out of him. I finally gave up and found someone else when I was looking for a custom job. Don't take my word on it though, Do some research on some backpacking...
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    Is the SO DST Tarp outdated?

    What sets the DST apart from all other flat tarps is the center patch. I don't think any other manufacturer offers that option. This little feature turns this tarp into so many pitching options and usability. For a short time SO offered the DST in Dynema and although it is 8.5 x 10 making it a...
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    Chest packs

    Been using a Hill People Gear Original Kit Bag as my bino/holster. It fits my Sig 320 in the back pouch and a pair of Leupold 10x42's in the middle with plenty of room to carry odds and ends in the front.
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    Bug bivy or nest for Silex

    Borah sil bivy= 6oz 2mil painters tarp = 3oz SO Silex nest= 17oz The extra room sure is nice in bugville. It’s worth the extra 8oz to me.
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    What does everyone put under there sleeping pad?

    2mil painters tarp cut to 3'x7'
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    Seek Outside Flight One Review

    Just did a 23 mile overnight last weekend with about 19lbs with mine. Love the frame and comfort once I ditched the intrusion spreader bar. Overall I like the pack but absolutely hate having to wear a harness bottle pocket to access water without removing the pack. The Flight Two solves this...
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    First Backcountry Elk Hunt Shelter

    The nice thing with most floorless shelters is you can add an inner nest and then you have all the bases covered.
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    Silex vs LBO?

    My experience with the LBO and now Silex. The LBO is bigger and a good modular setup were you can run multiple setups. The Silex feels big with the dual pole setup. Plenty of room for one and lots of gear. It's pretty darn light at 25oz all in (stakes, cordage, seem sealed, bag). The best part...
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